[18][19] Pre-trial default judgments were entered against Jones in all cases, with jury trials later being held for the sole purpose of assessing damages.
[20][21] In 2019 Barnes represented eight Covington High School students, excluding Nick Sandmann,[22][23] in a lawsuit that was later dismissed.
[25][26] He represented bartender Dustin Hice in a sexual assault lawsuit against CNN anchor Don Lemon in 2021,[27] based on a series of allegations that were later retracted.
[30] In 2024 Barnes represented Amish farmer Reuben King during sentencing for his May 17, 2023 conviction for privately selling hunting guns from his collection without a license.
[32] In 2016, Barnes successfully wagered in European betting markets on Donald Trump being elected president of the United States, winning more than US$500,000.